Pramono Anung Wins Jakarta Gubernatorial Election

Pramono Anung has won the Jakarta gubernatorial election with 50.07% of the votes, defeating key rival Ridwan Kamil, who garnered 39.4%. This victory marks a significant win for the opposition Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), as it gains control over Jakarta, a city responsible for a fifth of Indonesia's economy. The election results were confirmed by the Jakarta branch of the General Elections Commission, although potential electoral disputes may arise, allowing candidates three days to contest the outcome in the Constitutional Court. Pramono's victory is viewed as a setback for President Prabowo Subianto, who supported Ridwan Kamil. With a background as a former Cabinet Secretary under President Joko Widodo, Pramono is now positioned to address the challenges of governing Jakarta. The city anticipates his leadership and the policies he will implement in the coming years.